The answer –as much or as little as you can afford!
You can have a lavish event that tops
$100,000 or you can say your vows and entertain your close friends and family
for $1500.
It all depends.
If you are planning a wedding on a budget, we
offer some dollar saving tips.
- Avoid a summer wedding. About 70% of US weddings take place between
May and October. As couples compete for
vendors and venues, prices rise – because they can. Depending on where you live, getting married
in the “off” season months can save you money on reception expenses, floral
arrangements and photography services.
- Choose a day other than Saturday when most
weddings take place. Marrying mid week
or Friday night can save rates on room rentals, food and music.
- Look closely at your guest list. Pare it down to include only those persons
who are really close and have meaning in your life.
- Have your ceremony and reception in the same
place.
- Choose an hour when a meal is not appropriate or
necessary. Morning weddings followed by
a lovely brunch or a later afternoon ceremony followed by a cocktail reception
are wonderful options.
- Use flowers that are in season and fill bouquets
with more ribbon and fewer flowers.
- Rather than investing in large floral arrangements
in the church and reception areas, consider using rental greenery. It will fill spaces and create more warmth
than large stylized arrangements can.
- A good wedding planner can save you time as well
money; and most importantly help assure you of one perfect day.
Be honest about your budget and
stick with it.
Look for ways to
economize but know which items are the dearest to you.
Always remember that it is the marriage that
is important – not the entertainment.
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